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Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach
The breach happened on Nov. 16, 2021 and the Ontario Provincial Police charged two people, including an employee of the province's vaccine contact centre.
Problem solved: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient?
We asked physicians how they tackle this delicate problem, and these are the four top tips.

Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

Carey Lai, a pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Winnipeg, was 'very surprised' when he heard the news.
Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

The centre has been performing cataract surgeries for Nova Scotia Health since 2020, which has cost the province a total of $4.2 million.
Celine Dion says she has 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

The name doesn't do justice to the pain and life-changing symptoms the syndrome causes.
Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

The hospital says it cannot comment due to patient privacy.
QUIZ: Prescribing antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorder

How much do you know about the new antidepressant decision report tool?
Gone for good: Doctor's misdeeds include ignoring patient's kidney disease, calling Dr. Fauci a murderer

Toronto GP Dr. Zoltan Peter Rona has agreed to resign and never again apply to practise medicine in Ontario or in any other jurisdiction, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Baptist Health South Florida creates first clinical wellness pharmacist positions in U.S.

One pharmacist will focus on oncology, community and employee health, while the other specializes in executive health, orthopedics and sports medicine.
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A 90-year-old patient: ‘No heroic measures’ is the agreement but why is her monitor disconnected?

Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach

Problem solved: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient?

Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

Celine Dion says she has 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

Ontario coroner investigating sudden death of child at Ajax hospital

QUIZ: Prescribing antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorder

Gone for good: Doctor's misdeeds include ignoring patient's kidney disease, calling Dr. Fauci a murderer

Baptist Health South Florida creates first clinical wellness pharmacist positions in U.S.

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